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A mountain range is an area of geologically related mountains. They are typically created by plate tectonics (such as the Andes in South America) but can also be formed by other processes. The islands of Hawaii are actually the summits of an underwater mountain range formed by volcanoes.

See Mountaineering for advice around preparing for mountain climbing in general and altitude sickness for some of the risks. Most mountain ranges have a number of different sized mountains, which can be suited to your level of fitness and experience.

Himalaya — probably best known for Mount Everest. Himalaya is actually the southeastern fork of a large mountainous area in Central, South and East Asia comprising several mountain chains such as Karakoram, Pamir mountains, Altai, Tian Shan, Hindu Kush and Kunlun. All the world's mountains of 7,000 m and above are located here